Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
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All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Plumcot
In German
Texas Madrone
Plumcot
In French
Texas Madrone
plumcot
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
plumcot
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Plumcot
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
plumcot
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Plumcot
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Plumcot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Plumcot
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Plumcot Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Texas Madrone and Plumcot
Care of Texas Madrone and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Plumcot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.